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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.98, 673.41 and 188.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.98, 673.41 and 188.96 is: 283.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.98 : 673.41 = 188.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.98/673.41 = 188.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.98x = 673.41 × 188.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.98x = 127,244.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,244.19/448.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.41

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